Description
Indulge in the ultimate appetizer with our Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry! Discover a savory and luxurious treat today.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce/225g) wheel of brie cheese (room temperature)
- 4 slices (2 ounces/60g) prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 1 sheet (320g) puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) good-quality honey, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon (3g) fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 teaspoon (2g) freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon (9g) everything bagel seasoning (optional)
- ¼ cup (40g) dried cranberries or fig jam (optional)
- Crackers, sliced baguette, and fresh fruit for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients Begin by removing the puff pastry from the freezer and allowing it to thaw according to package directions (usually about 40 minutes at room temperature). Meanwhile, take your brie wheel out of the refrigerator so it can come to room temperature, which helps it melt more evenly. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Prepare the Brie Place your room-temperature brie wheel on a cutting board. If desired, use a sharp knife to carefully trim just the very top rind off the cheese (this is optional but helps the cheese melt more readily). Drizzle the honey over the top of the brie, then sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and black pepper.
- Step 3: Wrap with Prosciutto Lay out the prosciutto slices slightly overlapping on your work surface to form a square large enough to completely wrap around the brie. Place the prepared brie (with honey and herbs) in the center of the prosciutto, then gently fold the prosciutto up and over the cheese, fully enclosing it. The prosciutto might not completely cover the cheese, which is perfectly fine.
- Step 4: Encase in Pastry Roll out your thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases. Place the prosciutto-wrapped brie in the center of the pastry sheet. Fold the pastry edges up over the cheese, one section at a time, like wrapping a present. Pinch the seams to seal and trim any excess pastry. You can use the scraps to create decorative elements like leaves or shapes to place on top.
- Step 5: Final Touches and Baking Carefully transfer your wrapped brie to the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush the entire surface with the egg wash for a beautiful golden finish. If desired, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor and visual appeal. Use a sharp knife to make a few small slits in the top to allow steam to escape during baking. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden brown.
- Step 6: Serve Let your **Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie in Pastry** rest for 5-10 minutes before serving (this helps prevent a cheese explosion). Transfer to a serving platter surrounded by crackers, sliced baguette, and fresh fruits. Drizzle with additional honey and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for an elegant presentation. Serve while still warm for the most dramatic cheese-pull effect when cut into.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg